Cherry Cepacol Sore Throat Lozenges, Benzocaine 15 mg | Menthol 3.6 mg, a)16-count, NDC 63824-711-16 b) Institutional Size, 576-count, NDC 63824-711-98, OTC, Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: March 18, 2013 Reckitt Benckiser Over-the-Counter Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    16 count: AG156 Exp 11/13, AG257 Exp 12/13, AH388 02/14, AJ167 03/14, AL367 Exp 05/14, AL555 & AL568 Exp 06/14, AM141 Exp 07/14. 576 Count: AK505 Exp 04/14, AK570 Exp 05/14, AH368 & AH398 Exp 02/14, AJ000 Exp 03/14, AG596 Exp 12/13,
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Reckitt Benckiser Inc
Reason for Recall:
Subpotent Drug: Product did not conform to the 18-month stability test specification for active Free Benzocaine.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Cherry Cepacol Sore Throat Lozenges, Benzocaine 15 mg | Menthol 3.6 mg, a)16-count, NDC 63824-711-16 b) Institutional Size, 576-count, NDC 63824-711-98, OTC, Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

16 count: AG156 Exp 11/13, AG257 Exp 12/13, AH388 02/14, AJ167 03/14, AL367 Exp 05/14, AL555 & AL568 Exp 06/14, AM141 Exp 07/14. 576 Count: AK505 Exp 04/14, AK570 Exp 05/14, AH368 & AH398 Exp 02/14, AJ000 Exp 03/14, AG596 Exp 12/13,

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-310-2013

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